The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
The risk
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2022 |
| Ford Ranger | 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2022 | 271 | 24 |
| Ford Ranger | 2022 | 37 | 5 |
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25 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
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